{"product_id":"black-river-9781782279433","title":"Black River","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eA gripping murder mystery, psychological thriller, and literary fiction, \"It Takes a Village to Kill a Child\" is a poignant exploration of India's social and political tensions. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 368 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pushkin Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA gripping murder mystery. A psychological thriller. A magnificent work of literary fiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKIRAN DESAI's \"An Elegy for India\" is a profound and poignant exploration of the country, written with exquisite beauty and devastating impact. It feels utterly authentic, as if it captures the very essence of India.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSonia Faleiro's \"literary thriller of considerable acumen\" offers a rich and textured portrayal of a country. The Financial Times praised it as one of the best new crime books, highlighting its intricate plot and well-developed characters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the peaceful Indian village of Teetarpur, life is serene until the shocking discovery of a child's lifeless body, hanging from a Jamun tree. The community, predominantly Hindu, immediately points fingers at a wandering Muslim man, Mansoor. It falls upon local policeman Sub-Inspector Ombir Singh to unravel the truth. With limited resources and a single working revolver, he must navigate the complexities of the case and confront the wrath of an angry village.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan Singh bring justice to the grieving father and the enraged village? Or will the people demand revenge, fueled by prejudice and fear? \"An Elegy for India\" is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the complexities of human relationships. It is a must-read for anyone who loves literature and wants to explore the depths of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 466g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 146 x 223 x 38 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781782279433\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nilanjana Roy","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44272363733242,"sku":"9781782279433","price":12.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_e4576fdc-0e82-4dfa-9efa-a621083d8985.jpg?v=1686252296","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/black-river-9781782279433","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}